What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Astoria, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 248% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Astoria, Oregon?

A salary of $190,000 in Astoria, Oregon should increase to $404,307 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASTORIA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Astoria, Oregon vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 112.8% more expensive than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $404,307 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Astoria, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Astoria, Oregon

Astoria, OR vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Astoria, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

112.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

328.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.2% higher

Commute

26.6% higher

Health

13.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Astoria, Oregon vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Astoria, OR vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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